Creatives and Graphic Designer at Jotna Nigeria Limited

Job Summary

• The Graphic Designer will be a part of the Group's Marketing Team and will be responsible for conceptualizing visuals, drawing illustrations and managing graphic layouts for all online and offline marketing & branding activities.
• The responsibility includes the entire process of defining requirements, visualizing and creating graphics including illustrations, logos, layouts and photos. He/she will be the one to shape the visual aspects of websites, books, calendars, magazines, product packaging, exhibitions and more. His/her graphics should capture the attention of those who see them and communicate the right message.

Responsibilities
Creatives / Design:

• Ensure complete understanding of the project and conceptualize visuals based on requirements.
• Estimating the time required to complete a job and cost associated, if any.
• Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts and developing interactive design using innovation to redefine a design brief within time and cost constraints.
• Develop illustrations, logos and other designs using relevant software or by hand.
• Presenting finalised ideas and concepts to the team and/or customers.

Topography and Layout:

• Test graphics across various media.
• Proofreading to produce accurate and high-quality work.
• Demonstrating illustrative skills with rough sketches and working on layouts ready for print.
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and on-brand.
• Amend designs after feedback.
• Work with the relevant team to produce the final design.

Tools and Technology:

• Stay up to date with relevant/new tools & technology and ensure mastery of graphic design software.
• Working with a range of media, including computer-aided design (CAD), and keeping up to date with emerging technologies.
• Use the appropriate tools and technology for each graphic to ensure high-quality output.

Collaboration:

• Working as part of a team to deliver high-quality work across the Group.
• Liaising with external partners/vendors such as Printers, Copywriters, Photographers, Stylists, Illustrators, others.
• Designers, Web Developers, Agencies and Marketing Specialists.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate (B.Sc./HND)
• Must have at least 5 years experience as a designer.
• Certification / Training in Graphics, Visuals, Marketing concepts etc.
• Familiarity with Design Software and Technologies such as Photoshop and Flash.
• Good Understanding of Advertising Campaigns.
• Keen Eye for Aesthetics and Details.
• Knowledge of Layouts, Typography, Print, Web etc.
• Passion & Enthusiasm for Design, with a Creative Flair.